Joinery › Timber Framing

Timber framing is a very quick, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way of adding an extension to a building (or indeed, constructing an entirely new building). Fletcher and Son have several years experience in this green and economical method of construction.

A timber-frame extension is much the same as a brick one, except that it is made predominantly out of wood. Heavy timbers are used to create the skeleton of the structure, which is then filled in with wooden panels and roofed, with any brickwork or cladding (in the case of cottage-style properties) to the outside being left until the end. The advantage of this is quick and economical construction off-site.

One concern that people may have about timber structures is that they will lack strength or robustness compared to conventional masonry, making the attachment of internal wall units or even picture-hanging a bit precarious. It is true that wooden buildings will never be quite as solid as brick or block constructions. However, the timbers used for the frames of these buildings are heavier than those that would be used internally, ensuring a good depth of wall.